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Maria Onzain

Maria Onzain

Maria Onzain is a journalist and content marketing freelancer writing about career, education, productivity, social media, startups and all things digital. She loves traveling and good food. Connect with Maria on Twitter and Linkedin.
Maria Onzain

Maria Onzain

Maria Onzain is a journalist and content marketing freelancer writing about career, education, productivity, social media, startups and all things digital. She loves traveling and good food. Connect with Maria on Twitter and Linkedin.
6 Surprising Truths About Salary Negotiation

6 Surprising Truths About Salary Negotiation

Do you think you are being underpaid? Are you struggling to negotiate a pay raise? You are not the only one. There are several things that get in the way of job candidates negotiating their wages. The fear of rejection, the thought that the boss should just give you a fair offer or lack of confidence in professional skills are all too common. Nonetheless, recent studies show time and again that it’s extremely important to negotiate salary tactfully and at the right time. Before you have this life-changing conversation, check out these six surprising truths about salary negotiation to find inspiration:

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5 Tips to Spot A-Players in a Job Interview

5 Tips to Spot A-Players in a Job Interview

Did you know that “33 percent of bosses know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone?” According to info gathered by Undercover Recruiter, first impressions are incredibly powerful, but as a hiring manager, you should put into practice the right tactics to make sure you are hiring the best possible candidate. With big and small companies competing to hire the most talented candidates, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to spot A-players effectively. After going through the resume screening process, the job interview is the first chance for managers to meet the aspirants in person.

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Finding great talent for your SMB

Where To Find Great Talent For Your SMB

Hiring and retaining great talent is one of the biggest challenges of today’s SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses.) On the one hand, knowing how to engage employees and keep them motivated is key to improving job performance and to achieving outstanding results. But before you get there, you need to be able to find and select the most talented candidates for your organization. So, how can you hire great talent and where should you look to find exceptional candidates? Follow these tips, and you will begin a smooth and successful hiring process. Hire great talent from your competitors If you want

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5 Best Interview Questions To Hire Great Talent

Hiring talent is not an easy job. During the different steps of the recruitment process, there are little tips and tricks that can help hiring professionals with the intricate task to identify the most talented candidates. As a recruiter, when you are going through the resumes you may pay attention at how candidates have presented their most remarkable achievements on their resume. During this part of the process, you may look for some first signs of talent and potential. Aspects such as previous accomplishments, attitude towards work and originality are some positive indicators. However, it is during a face-to-face interview when

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